Hallmark "Noel R.R. Series: Flatbed Car" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1993

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Artifact Overview

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1993

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4647

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 1993 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1993 Hmk. Cds. / 5 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Flatbed Car / Noel R.R. / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Fifth in the Noel R.R. Series. / Look for series verification 5 on ornament. / A sleigh filled with gifts / from Santa is carried to you / on a "Flatbed Car" that has / revolving wheels. / Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM510-5 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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